Differing Leadership Key to Thriving Workplace
In this new how-to book on women’s leadership, “How Women Lead” by Sharon Hadary and Laura Henderson, Hadary describes the first time she realized her woman’s viewpoint was valuable.
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Mayers’ Yahoo News Stirs Up the Blogosphere
Yahoo’s naming of engineer Marissa Mayers – who is six months pregnant — as the company’s next CEO, has spurred bloggers to offer praise and warnings. Some worry the appointment is high-risk and could cloud the way for other aspiring female execs.
More Women Seen Rising to CEO Rank
From Marissa Mayer at Google to Michell Gass at Starbucks, more women are being groomed for corporate leadership, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Women’s eNews Announces 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2012
Women’s eNews announces today the 21 Leaders for the 21st Century 2012, a remarkable array of talent and determination that renews our optimism about what will be accomplished this year and for years to come.
Germany’s Corporate Boards Lag Behind on Women
European countries have been following the lead of Norway and instituting quotas for women on corporate boards. Nele Feldmann says Germany should follow suit and demand more from companies than voluntary promises.
‘Tomboy’ Tops November’s Rich Film Feast
Be thankful it’s November. “Pale Male” flies into theaters Nov. 24 and before then the calendar offers a banquet of films by-for-about women. The spread began Nov. 4 with “Another Happy Day” and includes the stunning French film “Tomboy.”
Male Bodies Now Treated as Political Objects Too
Men’s bodies are making political news these days; Chris Christie’s girth, Scott Brown’s nudity. Caryl Rivers says that’s changing the body politic and giving guys a taste of what women have long endured.
Muslim Comics Say Getting Laughs Harder in U.S.
The Middle East might be more restrictive for women in some ways, but two notable Muslim female comics–Eman El-Husseini and Maysoon Zayid–find it easier to work there than in the United States. One exception: Saudi Arabia.
Mothers on the Move Signals Solidarity in South Bronx
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"I was 100 pound lighter before I became an executive director," shares Wanda Salaman as she offers me fruit that she is eating for lunch as part of her self-care action plan this year.
‘Thelma and Louise’ Marks 20 Years in Driver’s Seat
“Thelma and Louise,” which turns 20 this summer, is celebrated as the grande dame of female-revenge dramas. Rihanna’s “Man Down” video offers something of a sequel, but has stirred more controversy.
